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by Amon
Fri Dec 02, 2011 4:58 pm
Forum: Politics, Culture, Music and the Media
Topic: Liberty's Demise? National Defense Authorization Act
Replies: 5
Views: 7462

Liberty's Demise? National Defense Authorization Act

2011 has been a sickening year in U.S. politics, and I believe my use of "sickening" to be a gross understatement. First the corruption in Congress is exposed, and now Congress commits mass treason by voting in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2012. People, what is going on here? W...
by Amon
Fri Mar 26, 2010 3:15 pm
Forum: International events
Topic: North Korea
Replies: 35
Views: 29828

Re: North Korea

Idk whether to place this here or in the South Korea thread, but the South Korea thread doesn't seem fitting because of why it was made. Looks like we have a new incident: South Korean navy ship sinks, North link played down - Reuters The current thinking: Flock of birds. Initial media reports were ...
by Amon
Fri Nov 20, 2009 6:10 pm
Forum: H1N1 Swine Flu Pandemic
Topic: swine flu
Replies: 8
Views: 47206

Re: swine flu

Yeah, panic-driven articles are sometimes funny to read... but that's about it.

On that topic, though, anyone want to challenge the validity of this? Signs Indicate That Swine Flu Wave Has Peaked in U.S.
by Amon
Mon Nov 16, 2009 8:56 pm
Forum: International events
Topic: China
Replies: 56
Views: 46419

Re: China

I understand if this should belong in the Financial section of these forums instead of here, but I don't feel comfortable posting there. Krugman: World Out of Balance Oh God, how many things are wrong with this analysis? Again, I admit that I am nowhere near well-versed enough in things to get it ri...
by Amon
Wed Sep 30, 2009 7:04 am
Forum: H1N1 Swine Flu Pandemic
Topic: Swine Flu Pandemic - Preparation
Replies: 122
Views: 110111

Re: Swine Flu Pandemic - Preparation

Yeah...sorry gerald, but that was not the best idea you've had. 7 Better Ways Medicine Can Beat Back Swine Flu This may be the most sobering news on this particular pandemic that I've heard, in that it may erase my panic altogether. I don't want to believe any good news on the H1N1 just yet, but rig...
by Amon
Fri Aug 28, 2009 2:36 pm
Forum: H1N1 Swine Flu Pandemic
Topic: Swine Flu Pandemic - Preparation
Replies: 122
Views: 110111

Re: Swine Flu Pandemic - Preparation

http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2009/08/28/world/international-uk-flu-pandemic.html

It's official. The "severe case" that takes the most lives is officially starting to run rampant.

So much for avoiding the worst-case scenario.
by Amon
Fri Aug 14, 2009 4:24 pm
Forum: H1N1 Swine Flu Pandemic
Topic: Swine Flu Pandemic - Preparation
Replies: 122
Views: 110111

Re: Swine Flu Pandemic - Preparation

Then you people are going to love this report. Militarization of Swine Flu Preparations I'm not going to take anything specific out of that article. I'll just let the rest of you have fun. --------------------------------- Now, we still have to understand: it is difficult NOT to panic. Personally, I...
by Amon
Fri Aug 07, 2009 2:51 pm
Forum: International events
Topic: Afghanistan, Pakistan and India
Replies: 37
Views: 35439

Re: Afghanistan, Pakistan and India

:( Why. WHY is discussion on this board still so dead? Mehsud declared war on Pakistan, making him enemy #1 for Islamabad Ugh... I'm stuck here. Pakistan has reportedly offed its number one enemy in the Taliban. What is this supposed to mean? Will someone else simply assume his role? I doubt this wi...
by Amon
Tue Jul 14, 2009 2:10 pm
Forum: Science, Technology and the Singularity
Topic: That's Impossible
Replies: 5
Views: 29590

Re: That's Impossible

Unfortunately, I'm afraid that this may be all I'm able to post about in regards to the "That's Impossible" series. Certain issues - namely with my car - have left me without cable and Internet access, at least for the rest of this month. If anyone else wishes to continue for me, they should be my g...
by Amon
Wed Jul 08, 2009 4:22 am
Forum: Science, Technology and the Singularity
Topic: That's Impossible
Replies: 5
Views: 29590

Re: That's Impossible

Sadly, my lacking skills mean I'm just a messenger, and my posts on this subject will not be the best they should. But I believe it's still worth sharing with everyone else on this forum. ----------------------------------------- Episode: Invisibility Cloaks Right now, the obstacle hindering true in...